IN-STATE ALASKA LATERAL POLICE OFFICER - Range 35 / APD

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IN-STATE ALASKA LATERAL POLICE OFFICER - Range 35 / APD

Salary

$39.37 - $54.15 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2025-00648

Department

Anchorage Police Department

Division

APD Academy

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

1/31/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

Description

Benefits

Questions

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This recruitment is for In-State Lateral Police Officers certified with the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). Certification must not have been lapsed more than 5 years. See Alaska Administrative Code for APSC certification regarding Waiver & Reciprocity (13AAC 85.060 - attached at the end of this posting)

Applicants who are successful in the testing and selection process may be added to the eligibility list to be considered for positions that become available in the future.

Selected hires will advance to a sworn Police Officer after the successful completion of the Police Academy.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current contract between the Municipality of Anchorage and the APDEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department (APD)

HOURS OF WORK: 4/10's schedule

LOCATION: 3760 W Dimond Blvd

All In-State Laterals: Pay incentive for an in-state lateral police officer will be at a higher step based on time in service. The initial pay incentive will be capped 4+ years' time of service award, at Grade 35, Step 6, which is $47.87 per hour. Additional step increases will occur following probation and annually thereafter until the maximum step 10 is reached. For detailed step increases, refer to the IN-STATE LATERAL HIRE PAY SCALE STEP INCREASES chart near the bottom of this advertisement.

Military Security Forces/MP applicants: Soldiers who are military police, security forces or civilians such as Department of the Army Civilian Police do not meet the definition of a lateral hire by the Alaska Police Standards Council and should apply to the Recruit Police Officer announcement at www.Muni.org/JOL to be considered.

Example of Duties

Anchorage Police Officers/Senior Police Officers perform a wide range of police services and a variety of tasks including; maintain order, enforce codes and ordinances, identification and apprehension of violators within the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA). Respond to complaints and requests for police assistance and intervene in various situations as required. Promote safety and wellbeing through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the MOA. Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence. Ability to coordinate with other agencies, maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony and testify in court as required. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws including the identification and apprehension of violators. Perform a variety of crime prevention and enforcement duties as assigned. Respond to complaints and requests for Police assistance and intervene in various situations as required. Enforce traffic regulations, direct traffic, investigate collisions and complete detailed collision reports. Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence. Maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony. Testify in court as required. Coordinate with other agencies as required.

The duties and requirements of a Police Officer include, but may not be limited to, performance of the following activities: use of firearms, driving emergency vehicles, handcuffing prisoners, administering first aid, rescue operations, lifting and carrying 0-70 lbs, directing traffic, subdue prisoners, pursue suspects, walking-lateral mobility, walking over rough terrain, bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, standing for long periods, kneeling, twisting body, pushing, pulling, running, sense of touch, reaching, gripping hands and fingers, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, hearing alarms, hearing voice conversation, color identification, close vision, far vision, side vision-depth perception, night vision, maintaining balance, finger dexterity, speaking English, physically control combative and disruptive persons.

Physical audio / visual requirements include normal color discrimination, normal binocular coordination, normal peripheral vision, and corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better in each eye. Normal color discrimination is defined as having the ability to discern the primary safety colors of red, green and yellow. Requires normal hearing or having no hearing defect which would adversely affect performance as a Police Officer.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Must be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (6/5/2026).

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Must be at least 21 years old by date of hire.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license by date of hire (6/5/2026).

Must meet Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department (APD) standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations and use of controlled substances. Such as:

No felony convictions after reaching the age of 18.

No marijuana uses within the past one (1) year.

Refer to the Background Investigation information in the Notice Section for further, specific details.

Must be able to obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire (AS 18.65.240).

Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire

Must have been certified with APSC as a Police Officer within the last 5 years to be eligible.

Applicants for this position will possess the following qualities:

Unquestionable character and integrity.

Free of cultural and ethnic bias.

Strong ethical code in both personal and professional life.

Desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect.

Personal conduct above reproach.

Applicants who cannot obtain APSC certification by date of hire (6/5/2026) must apply to the Recruit Police Officer announcement at www.Muni.org/JOL to be considered.

Additional Important Information

TESTING INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are currently certified as a Police Officer, have acceptable employment records, and meet Municipal standards related to driving guidelines and criminal conviction history may be invited to participate in the Lateral Police Officer Testing process.

Applicants invited to test will be notified and confirmed of the testing dates, times, and locations via email and/or phone. Please ensure the email and phone number provided on the application are valid and current. Testing notifications will only be sent to the email address listed on the application.

An APD Police Officer is a professional and highly sought after position. Applicants should consider every step in the process as part of a professional job interview. Appearance and conduct during the process should exude professionalism. Applicants with unprofessional attire, such as jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or tennis shoes, may be turned away from testing or disqualified. This does not apply to the Job Task Simulation Test (JTST); appropriate workout clothing is required for this test.

If during any portion of the application, entry level testing or background process, it is discovered that the applicant falsified any material fact, or intentionally omitted or modified material facts, the applicant will not be eligible to re-apply or be considered for any position with the Anchorage Police Department.

Entry Testing Information

All applicants must pass the entry level Police test by I/O Solutions. For information regarding the written test, study guides and practice tests, go to www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com. Any cost related to this information is at the expense of the applicant.

Applicants must meet the minimum passing score of 70% to be advanced to the Job Task Simulation Test (JTST). The written test results are valid for two (2) years. Unsuccessful applicants are not eligible to re-apply for six (6) months from the date of testing.

J ob Task Simulation Test (JTST)

The Job Task Simulation Test (JTST) is physically demanding, and a certain fitness level is required to pass and prevent injury.

When given the signal from a test administrator, the applicant will exit the driver's seat of a patrol vehicle and run a total distance of approximately 400 yards. During the run, the applicant will encounter and navigate numerous obstacles, including zigzagging through a series of cones, ducking under obstacles, scaling a fence, long-jumping a specified distance, going up and down stairs, a push/pull simulation, and a victim rescue drag. Applicants will perform the test while wearing a weighted belt and vest, equivalent to the weight a Patrol Officer carries while performing job-related tasks.

Applicants must complete the JTST in 3 minutes and 36 seconds.

A diagram and video of the JTST can be viewed at https://www.joinapd.org/jtst. Remember, all applicants are encouraged to reach out to APD recruiting if they have any concerns about the test.

Each applicant will be given two attempts to pass the test on the same testing day. If unsuccessful, the applicant may try again at the next available testing date.

CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT - BACKGROUND PHASE

Applicants who successfully complete the Job Task Simulation Test (JTST) will be given a "Conditional Offer of Employment". The six (6) steps and conditions of employment are listed below.

Step 1: Preliminary Background Interview

The preliminary interview is a structured and is focused on behavior relevant to the essential job elements required for the position of Police Officer. The applicant's interview skills, employment history, driving history, illegal substance abuse history and other relevant information will be assessed to determine if the applicant meets Anchorage Police Department standards.

Step 2: Background Investigations

The Background Investigation is a critical examination of an applicant's past work and personal history. The Background Investigation phase takes the majority of time in the application process.

Applicants who are not successful during the Background Investigation phase are eligible to re-apply two (2) years from the date of the conditional offer.

If during any portion of the process/background investigation it is discovered the applicant committed an act or acts which would constitute felonious conduct under Statutes, except the specific exclusions regarding simple possession and/or use of a controlled substance, the applicant will not be eligible to re-apply or be considered for any position with the Anchorage Police Department.

The investigation consists of:

Employment history

Criminal and civil history checks

Military records

Driving history checks

Credit history checks

Interviews with:

Spouses/significant others

Employers, co-workers

Neighbors

Secondary developed references

Eliminating factors arelisted below and they include Includes but are not limited to:

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

Conviction of a felony crime by a civilian court of a US State, Federal Court, Territory, or Military Court or any other Country for an offense which would be classified as a felony under Alaska Statue.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance, unless the person was under the age of 21 at the time of the act and the act occurred more than 10 years before the date of hire.

Illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance, within the five years before the date of hire (unless the person was under the age of 21 at the time of using the controlled substance or an immediate, pressing or emergency medical circumstance existed to justify the use of a prescription Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA or VA controlled substance not specifically prescribed to the person).

Used marijuana to any degree within one (1) year of the date of application, regardless of marijuana's legal status at the time.

To any degree, used an illegal controlled substance while employed as a certified Municipal, State, or Federal peace officer, correctional officer, or military law enforcement officer.

Step 3: Psychological Assessment

The Psychological Assessment is a two-part process, and is used to determine suitability for the position. The first part is a written exam, and the second part is an interview with a State of Alaska Licensed Psychologist. The written exam can take approximately 4 - 6 hours to complete.

Applicants must successfully complete the Psychological Assessment in order to continue in the selection process. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply after two (2) years.

Step 4: Polygraph Examination

Successful applicants will be required to submit to a Polygraph Examination.

Applicants must successfully complete the Polygraph Examination in order to continue in the selection process. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply after two (2) years.

Step 5: Command Review and Chief's Selection

After passing all previous steps and phases, applicant files will be forwarded to a command review, where a panel of no less than three command level officers will review applicant files before they are forwarded to the Chief for final selection. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply after two (2) years.

Step 6: Final Conditional offer of Employment

The Municipal Employment Office will contact the selected applicants to make a final conditional offer of employment. This offer of employment is based upon successful completion of the remaining conditions of employment. Selected applicants must successfully complete these remaining conditions in order to be hired.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical examination by an MOA designated licensed physician to determine if the applicant is physically sound and free from physical defects that would adversely affect the performance of duties required by a Police Officer.

Satisfactory passing a drug screen

Submission of a current copy of the applicants State of Alaska driver's license

Submission of a current (dated within 30 days from the date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

Selected hires will advance to a sworn Recruit Police Officer after the successful completion of the Police Academy.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

All information from pre-employment examinations are the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and are confidential. Copies of any pre-employment examinations will not be provided to the applicant by the MOA or the medical provider or facility.

LATERAL HIRE PAY SCALE STEP INCREASES

1) Current step progress - progression is based on the hire date.

Step 1 - Hire $39.37

Step 2 - 180 days (6 months) $40.35

Step 3 - 477 days (1 year 4 months) $41.35

Step 4 - 2 years 4 months - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 5 - 3 years 4 months - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 6 - 4 years 4 months - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

2) 6 months to 1 year and 4 months of experience

Step 1 - Hire $39.37

Step 2 - 180 days (6 months) $40.35

Step 3 - 477 days (1 year 4 months) $41.35

Step 4 - 2 years 4 months - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 5 - 3 years 4 months - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 6 - 4 years 4 months - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

3) 1 year 4 months to less than 2 years 4 months experience

Step 1 - Hire $39.37

Step 3 - 2 weeks $41.35

Step 4 - 477 days (1 year 4 months) $43.43

Step 5 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 6 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 7 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

4) 2 years 4 months to less than 3 years 4 months experience

Step 1 - Hire $39.37

Step 4 - 2 weeks $43.43

Step 5 - 477 days (1 year 4 months) $45.59

Step 6 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 7 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 8 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

5) 3 years 4 months to less than 4 years 4 months experience

Step 1 - Hire $39.37

Step 5 - 2 weeks $45.59

Step 6 - 477 days (1 year 4 months) $47.87

Step 7 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 8 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 9 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

6) 4 years 4 months experience or greater

Step 1 - Hire $39.37

Step 6 - 2 weeks $47.87

Step 7 - 477 days (1 year 4 months) $50.27

Step 8 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

Step 9 - Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA

EDUCATIONAL PAY BENEFIT

In accordance with the APDEA CBA, after successful completion of probation, employees are eligible for educational pay benefits of the below amounts for college degrees issued by an accredited institution as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA):

4% for an Associate's Degree

8% for a Bachelor's Degree

13 AAC 85.060. WAIVER AND RECIPROCITY.

(link (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/aac.asp#13.85.060) )

(a) The council may waive part or all of the basic police officer academy requirements if an applicant furnishes satisfactory evidence that the applicant has successfully completed

(1) an equivalent basic police officer academy;

(2) a 12-consecutive-month probationary period with the police department the applicant is employed within this state at the time of the waiver request;

(3) a council-certified, department-supervised field training program; and

(4) a council-certified recertification police training academy that consists of a minimum of 80 hours of classroom and practical training and that includes the following topics of instruction:

(A) criminal laws in this state;

(B) control tactics;

(D) ethics;

(E) firearms;

(F) use of force;

(G) juvenile law and procedures in this state;

(H) laws of arrest in this state;

(I) traffic law in this state;

(J) laws in this state regarding detection of driving under the influence and enforcement; and

(K) recognizing and working with disabled persons in compliance with the requirements of AS 18.65.220 (link (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#18.65.220) ).

(b) The council may enter into reciprocity agreements with states that regulate or supervise the quality of police training and that require a minimum of 650 hours of classroom and practical training for police officers.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the council will not grant a waiver if the applicant was previously issued a certificate that lapsed more than five years before the waiver was sought.

(d) Repealed 4/6/2018.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

401(k) up to 6% employer match

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Employer Paid Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave Plan

13 Paid Holidays

Education Incentives:

Paid Tuition and Books

4% Pay Raise for Associate's Degree

8% Pay Raise for Bachelor's Degree

Additional Benefits:

Leave accrual earned each pay period

Separate Sick Leave accrual earned each pay period

Shift differentials paid for qualifying swing (3%) and mid (6%) shifts

Take Home Car Program for qualifying positions

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Yes

Are you a current Municipal employee?

Yes

Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent?

Yes

Will you be at least 21 years of age by date of hire (6/5/2026)?

Yes

Are you a citizen or US National of the United States of America OR will you be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (6/5/2026)?

Yes

Police Officers must meet established standards set by the Alaska Police Standards Council and the Anchorage Police Department. To determine if you meet these requirements, you must answer the following questions in this application. Your answers can be verified through a detailed interview assessment, psychological exam, background investigation, and polygraph examination. Do you understand the details of these requirements?

Yes

Were you certified as a police officer, peace officer, deputy sheriff, or corrections officer?

Yes

If you answered yes to the previous question, have you ever had your certification revoked or denied?

Yes

Do you possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR can you obtain one by the date of hire (6/5/2026)?

Yes

Do you have 3 or more moving violation convictions (citations) within the last 3 years?

**NOTE: Equipment violations and citations regarding insurance/registration are not considered moving violations.

Yes

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the details of your moving violation convictions/citations.

Were you convicted of driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled driver's license within the last 3 years?

Yes

Were you convicted of a felony by an Alaska court or any other state, United States territory, military court, or have any conviction in another country for an offense which would be classified as a felony under Alaska Statute, as an adult?

Yes

If you answered yes to the previous question, provide details of each conviction, the date of conviction, and the sentence.

Have you used any marijuana and/or THC containing substance to any degree within the past one (1) year from the date of application?

Yes

Since your 21st birthday have you illegally used a controlled substance, other than marijuana, including scheduled prescription medications not prescribed to you within the last 5 years from the date of hire (6/5/2026) ?

Yes

Have you illegally grown, manufactured or sold a controlled substance before your 21st birthday and within 10 years of this application from the date of hire (12/5/2025)? (e.g. Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, LSD, or other drugs.)

Yes

Have you illegally grown, manufactured or sold a controlled substance since your 21st birthday? (e.g. Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, LSD, or other drugs.)

Yes

Were you convicted of a crime of dishonesty or crime of moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or 2 or more OUI offenses during the 10 years immediately before the date of hire (6/5/2026)?

Yes

How did you hear that the Anchorage Police Department was hiring?

ADN Job Fair

AFD Open House

Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN)

Alaska Police Standards Website www.dps.state.ak.us/APSC

Alaska State Fair

Alaska Women's Show

APD website (www.joinAPD.org)

Arctic Thunder

Bear Paw Festival

City Wide Career & Job Fair

Custom Cycle Show

EOC Job Fair

Facebook

Great Alaska Aviation Gathering

Great Alaska Sportsman Show

Government Jobs website

Indeed.com

Instagram

JBER Event

Mat-Su Employer Expo

MOA website (www.muni.org)

Out of State College Campus Job Posting

Police One website

Polynesian Cultural Flag Day

Spring Fling for Women

UAA Career Fair

Veterans and Military Spouses Career Fair

Women in Policing Fair

Ziprecruiter

Other

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify.

This position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance. Do you understand and accept the requirement of this position?

Yes

Have you ever had any criminal convictions?

Yes

Which best describes your experience do you have working as a Police Officer?

No applicable experience

Less than 1 year - 1 year

1 year - less than 3 years

3 years - less than 5 years

5 years - less than 7 years

7 years - less than 9 years

9 years - less than 11 years?

11 years or more

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Phone

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